BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

VITAMINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Another name for Ascorbic Acid is:
A
Vitamin C
B
Vitamin D
C
Iron
D
Protein
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A natural water-soluble vitamin (Vitamin C). Ascorbic acid is a potent reducing and antioxidant agent that functions in fighting bacterial infections, in detoxifying reactions, and in the formation of collagen in fibrous tissue, teeth, bones, connective tissue, skin, and capillaries.

Detailed explanation-2: -Available Forms. You can purchase either natural or synthetic vitamin C, also called ascorbic acid, in a variety of forms. Tablets, capsules, and chewables are probably the most popular forms, but vitamin C also comes in powdered crystalline, effervescent, and liquid forms.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the early 1930s vitamin C was isolated from fruit and vegetables and adrenal cortex and was named “hexuronic acid”, which was shown to cure scurvy in guinea pigs and was subsequently renamed ascorbic acid to reflect its anti-scorbutic properties.

Detailed explanation-4: -Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, has several important functions. These include: helping to protect cells and keeping them healthy. maintaining healthy skin, blood vessels, bones and cartilage. helping with wound healing.

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